Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3

Table 1 shows five common exterior lighting related problems of the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3. The number one most common problem is related to the tail light switch (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (four problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Mazda MAZDA3


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3

The Tail Light Switch problem

A few years ago upon washing my car I noticed my tail lights looked a bit odd so I took a closer look and realized they had melted to the point they were deformed and as a result the light emitted is far less than when in tact.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

While driving at 65 mph on interstate 95 in fort lauderdae, FL both of my headlights failed. I was in total darkness and thank god I remembered my dad saying that your high beams are a backup system. This worked.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

The taillights internal red housing is melting on both driver and passenger sides and making a safety issue for visibility. This internal red housing or fixture surrounds the brake/light bulb. This is a hatchback and I have seen other Mazda 3 hatches with the same issue.   Read details...


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